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  • 22-08-2017
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How do I solve this equation 144=-12(x+5)

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  • 22-08-2017
First you distribute the -12 to the (x+5) getting 144=-12x-60.

Next you add 60 to each side getting 204=-12x

Then you divide each side by -12 getting -17=x, which is the answer.
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